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Power restored after outage leaves 9,400 PG&E customers in San Francisco without electricity
By KTVU FOX 2 News
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
Power has been restored after a hourslong outage affected nearly 9,400 PG&E customers in San Francisco , disrupting businesses, traffic and residents before the Heart of the Richmond Night Market got underway.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The recent power outage affecting 9,400 PG&E customers in San Francisco is a stark reminder of the city's aging infrastructure and its impact on local businesses and residents. With the outage occurring just before the Heart of the Richmond Night Market, it's fortunate that power was restored in time to minimize disruptions to this popular community event. The Richmond District, where the night market is held, is a vibrant commercial and residential area, and prolonged outages can have significant economic and social consequences. As San Francisco continues to grow and develop, it's crucial that utilities like PG&E invest in upgrading their infrastructure to prevent such outages and ensure the city's businesses and residents have reliable access to electricity. The city's residents and business owners will be watching to see how PG&E responds to this outage and what steps they take to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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